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Preschool Open House Guide for Edmonton & Area
Little Aspen Playschool Society
Little Aspen Playschool is a non-profit, parent co-operative preschool located in the heart of Aspen Gardens in Southwest Edmonton. We have been a fixture in the beautiful community of Aspen Gardens for over 25 years. The playschool is located in a stand-alone building with our own private space.
Our non-profit status allows us to stay true to our core values. We offer small class sizes, provide a 3 hour, play-oriented program for three and 4-year-olds that encourages the development of physical and intellectual abilities, contributes to the development of positive self-esteem, and promotes the desire to learn and develop socially, emotionally and creatively.
At Little Aspen Playschool, we strive to give our students the best first learning experience and prepare them for Kindergarten. Children get exposed to different activities and carefully chosen centers to help build their gross and fine motor skills. Play-oriented activities such as painting, singing, role-playing, storytelling, and movement make up the core of our programming. We also offer a daily outdoor time when weather permits. Little Aspen’s two teachers are committed to creating a fun, happy, and secure place for your child where they can benefit from socialization with peers.
Visit the Little Aspen Playschool Website
Virtual Open House
When: January 26 & 27th, 2022
Time: 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Check out our website to watch a classroom tour, read our registration FAQ’s and book a phone call to chat with our teacher, Ms. Jill, on the evening of Jan 26 & 27 in the evening.
*Registration opens on Feb 1, 2022, at 6:30am
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Ermineskin Community Preschool
The Ermineskin Community Preschool is a parent co-oped preschool. This means that you as parents are involved with jobs around the preschool such as play dough maker and special activities coordinator.
We have a dedicated teacher and teaching assistant that have adopted the learn through play philosophy. We offer both 3 year old and 4 year old programming and have a dedicated gym space that adds to some of the fun the kids have.
Visit the Ermineskin Community Preschool Website
Open House
When: February 2nd
Time: 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Where: 10709 32A Ave NW
Registration opens to the General Public on February 7, 2022.
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At Rio Terrace Preschool children can enjoy the bright, sunny classroom, filled with natural light, large outdoor playground and indoor gym. Our experienced and award-winning teachers use monthly themes and a child based approach to enhance learning and deepen the children’s experiences. Learning is done through a play-based style because we believe that it is through play and exploration that children learn most effectively, and best understand their world. Morning and afternoon classes offered for children aged 3 and 4.
Virtual Open House
When: February 7th, 5pm-8pm
Where: 15500 – 76 Avenue NW
*Registration open to general public on February 7
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Malmo Pre-Kindergarten
We are a non-profit, parent-cooperative, preschool for children ages three to four years old located in southwest Edmonton. Malmo Preschool offers discovery and adventure facilitated by our learning-through-play philosophy.
We believe that play enhances the growth and development of the whole child: physically, socially, emotionally and intellectually. It is through play that children learn to make sense of their world. Malmo Pre-Kindergarten is an inclusive learning environment.
Visit the Malmo Pre-Kindergarten Website
Virtual Open House
When: February 9th, 11:45am to 12:30pm, February 10th, 5:00pm to 6:45pm and February 11th, 11:45am-12:30pm and 3:30pm-5:00pm.
Time: Various options, email [email protected] to book your time
Current student and alumni registration commences February 14th and general public registration starts on February 22nd.
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LCDS Preschool & Kindergarten
LCDS is a distinctive early learning program in that we offer both preschool and kindergarten in a combined classroom setting. We follow a ‘Learning through play” philosophy, in a language rich and fun environment.
Under the guidance of our teachers, children aged 3, 4 and 5 attend together in the same classroom where they are introduced to a daily structured routine, balanced with learning and play. The program focuses on age appropriate development of the child’s language, vocabulary, social, emotional, physical and intellectual growth and development. The teacher introduces the children to daily kindergarten curriculum concepts and focuses on Kindergarten readiness for all children. Children develop a strong foundation for future educational success.
A love of learning is encouraged in every child through structured activities, free play, daily projects, monthly themes and circle time. Special events such as seasonal parties, family events, field trips and in-class presentations are also included to enhance the learning process. Parent involvement plays a key role in the success of the program.
Visit the LCDS Preschool & Kindergarten Website
Virtual Open House
When: Call the school to schedule a meeting,
Time: Evenings, 4:15pm-5:15pm
New registrations will be accepted after February 8th. Educational Support registrations are by lottery system due to the limited number of spaces available.
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Small Sprouts Preschool
Small Sprouts is a home-based preschool that fuses early literacy and numeracy with play. Your child will develop social and emotional skills and advance cognitively and intellectually through structured and free play programming, preparing them for Kindergarten.
Classes are small (6 students), no fundraising or parent volunteers needed. Teacher holds a B.Ed. Two separate morning classes run from 9-11:30 – M/W/F and T/Th. New: With enough interest an afternoon class will run from 12:15-3:15 – T/Th.
Visit the Small Sprouts Preschool Website
Virtual Open House
When: February 15th, 2022
Time: Evenings, contact to book your time
New registrations will be accepted starting February 15th.
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West Edmonton Playschool Society
The objective of WEPS is to provide an enriching pre-kindergarten school experience for children between the ages of 3 to 5 years. The play school provides opportunities to play and learn within the structure and direction given by the teachers.
WEPS is a non-profit parent cooperative, in which parents must remain informed about the play school and provide support by volunteering and helping out where needed. Parental involvement helps keep tuition fees low.
Visit the West Edmonton Playschool Society Website
Virtual Open House
When: Online, via appointment
Online registration opens to the public on February 1st
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Lessard Community Playschool
Located in west Edmonton, our preschool welcomes 3 and 4-year-olds to our learn-through-play program. Our goal is to help students develop skills they can build upon, all while fostering a love of learning that will last. Every student is warmly greeted by our supportive and caring classroom staff, providing a safe and fun environment to learn, explore and grow.
We have access to both an outdoor playground as well as an indoor gym in the winter for physical activity. This hidden gem, located within the Lessard Community Hall beside Centennial Elementary school, is just minutes from the Anthony Henday and Whitemud Drive.
We offer: Lead Teacher with BEd and qualified and caring Teacher Assistants in each class. Bright and cheery classroom with many varied topics of interest throughout the year. Morning programs for 3 & 4-year-olds. Indoor Gym, Outdoor Fields, Forest, and Playground.
NO Parent Roster Days or Mandatory Volunteering in the Classroom. NO Cleaning Bees – Classroom and Toys professionally Cleaned and Sanitized . OPT Outs for Fundraising and Parent Committee. NO Mandatory Bingo or Casino Shifts. Payment Options, government subsidy may be available for family income less than 180K. Participation in Canada-Alberta child care agreement resulting in operating grant to lower fees.
Visit the Lessard Community Playschool Website
Virtual Open House
When: February 16th at 7pm. Virtual open house, will be recorded and posted to website later
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Springhill Community Preschool
Springhill Preschool offers a “learning through play” program for children aged 2 – 4.5 years. Located in Old Strathcona, Springhill operates as a licensed, non-profit preschool managed by a parent run board.
We provide different classes for each age group: Little Movers -2 year olds, Little Groovers – 3 year olds, Little Explorers (Science) – 3/4 year olds, Little Scholars – 4 year olds.
Visit the Springhill Community Preschool Website
Virtual Open House
When: February 24, 2022 from 5-8pm & March 10, 2022 from 5-8pm
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North Glenora Playschool
LEARN THROUGH PLAY! We are a fully licensed, non-profit, community-based playschool run by a dedicated group of volunteers striving to enrich our children’s lives. At North Glenora Playschool your child will learn to explore the world around them through fun and engaging activities.
Play is universal. All children, from all cultures and all countries, play. Play is a child-directed, intrinsically motivated activity. Play is the process by which young children develop and grow. Within the classroom, our goal is to set up a play environment in which children can increase their self-concept with success through activities. Our structured activities and play centres have themes which change on a regular basis and are geared towards your child’s physical, language, intellectual, social-emotional, and creative development.
We are currently accepting registrations for the 3 and 4 year old classes. If your child is 3 years old by March 1, 2023 they are eligible to register for the 3-year-old program, or 4 years old by December 31, 2022 for the 4-year-old program.
Visit the North Glenora Playschool Website
Open House
When: March 8th, 6:00pm-8:00pm
Where: 13535 109A Ave NW
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